DBusiness - March / April 2008

Features Archive »
	Man of Steel Jim Farley has the toughest job in the auto industry: Putting Ford back in the forefront of consumers' minds. By Paul Eisenstein
	Meet the National Press While trends show that news budgets and bureaus are steadily shrinking, Detroit, as it has for decades, remains a vibrant news town. By Tom Beaman
	Recession Proof? In the wake of Pfizer’s distressing departure from Ann Arbor, a well-placed entrepreneurial Spark lit a fire under the resilient little college town and helped avoid an economic catastrophe. By Fara Warner

Features

Man of Steel

Jim Farley has the toughest job in the auto industry: Putting Ford back in the forefront of consumers' minds.

By Paul Eisenstein

Meet the National Press

While trends show that news budgets and bureaus are steadily shrinking, Detroit, as it has for decades, remains a vibrant news town.

By Tom Beaman

Recession Proof?

In the wake of Pfizer’s distressing departure from Ann Arbor, a well-placed entrepreneurial Spark lit a fire under the resilient little college town and helped avoid an economic catastrophe.

By Fara Warner

Letter from the Editor Archive »
	Water Peace in Our Time? An efficient and reliable water system is necessary for Metro Detroit to sustain long-term growth By R.J. King
Ticker Archive »
	Tribal Knowledge Rapid advances in 3-D technology and the willingness of automakers to share coveted designs of future models has been a boon to Detroit’s advertising and creative community. By R.J. King
	Pining for a Turnaround A Farmington Hills builder and developer is betting that buyers will invest in new, discounted homes. By R.J. King
	Industrial Revolution An Auburn Hills firm developed a system to create or repair machine parts around the world using an industrial laser and a satellite-guided computer.
	The 'Buzz' Around Hollywood Seeking real-estate opportunities out West, a Bingham Farms developer lands on Sunset Boulevard. By R.J. King
PDA Q&A Archive »
	Steve Jacobson Senior Vice President and Director of Health Care, HKS Architects, Farmington Hills. The E-Interview.
The Circuit Archive »
Snapshot Archive »
	Dr. Stuart Kirschenbaum Michigan Boxing Hall of Fame, Detroit. By R.J. King
	Thomas G. Stephens General Motors Corp., Pontiac. By R.J. King
	Kelle Ilitch Pure Element Pilates, West Bloomfield Township. By R.J. King
Exec Life Archive »
	The Horsepower Whisperer Saleen Inc. in Troy has long delivered high-performance specialty vehicles for touring and racing enthusiasts, but more stringent environmental standards may jeopardize the company’s horsepower... By Gary Witzenburg
	Beauty on the Water With its time-tested production methods, a fourth-generation custom mahogany boat-builder in Fair Haven, Mich. creates some of the world’s most luxurious watercraft. By R.J. King